what it is, how it is transmitted, result of antibiotics facilities, LTC spreads prevent vs treat medications + diet
Concerns
diarrhea leads to weight loss and dehydration patient already frail
Initial Phase
IV, enteral nutrition, clear liquids 1-3 days not enough nutrition helps to calm down bowels
not enough nutrition in BRAT diet see LTC article
probiotics - can't prevent infection but can help with diarrhea